| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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- 5 out of 5
Amazing zoom, i love it
(TOZER - 6/17/08)The SP 560 UZ is a truely versitile camera. The amazing 18X zoom is, well amazing. You don't have to worry about using a tripod when using that zoom as the image stabilisation is quite incredable. This camera somehow manages to provide some of the highlights of an entry level DSLR with the convenience of a compact camera. Ths SP 560 UZ is extremely convient, it is light wieght, small and fast.
The only problems i can find with the camera are:
Firstly the video. I can't really see the point of video on a camera (get a camcorder), but anyway the video is not too amazing. Its still pretty god but a bit stuttery when adjusting to light and at the end of the day not much use.
Secondly the camera has a great ISO range but anything above 400 ISO is not much use due to grain.
Thirdly the auto focus can be a bit of a pig, a bit slow, touchy etc. There are a few modes of auto focus so you can manipulate it with a bit of patience. The manual focus is not worth mentioning as it is an after thaught and impossabe to use.
Fourthly wideangle pictures are poor reselution
Thease faults would not stick out so much if the camera wasn't such a good all rounder.
My conclusion: A good camera for anyone who gets fed up with the limiations of the compact camera but cannot afford a DSLR or for those who just appreaciate the convience.
